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possibility <-ies> [ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlət̬i, Brit ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti] N

possibility

possibilidade f

within the bounds of possibility

nos limites do possível

is there any possibility (that) ...? form

existe alguma possibilidade (de que)...? +subj

to have possibilities

ter possibilidades [or potencial]

Usage examples with possibility

is there any possibility (that) ...? form

existe alguma possibilidade (de que)...? +subj

within the bounds of possibility

nos limites do possível

to be beyond the bounds of possibility

não ser possível

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Other days brought dramatic defeats, and terrible casualties, but never without the possibility of a reversal of fortune. en.wikipedia.org

For instance, they do not consider the possibility that species may be able to develop tolerance of new climates through acclimatization or adaptation. en.wikipedia.org

This can prevent a poorly-performing item from underselling, but it also eliminates the possibility of a bidding war. www.pcadvisor.co.uk

There remains the possibility that the two lines are connected, but no direct evidence of this has yet been established. en.wikipedia.org

Some of the other threats include floods, fires and the possibility of epidemics and natural calamities. en.wikipedia.org

This, and the possibility that he learnt of his intended deportation, prompted him to bring forward his revolt, which made its success unlikely. en.wikipedia.org

The wounded men were carefully carried there for more healthy air and the dead men were buried to reduce the stench and possibility of disease. en.wikipedia.org

It is therefore said to be possibility disclosing rather than truth-preserving or truth-tracking. en.wikipedia.org

The possibility of a foul play investigation hung in the balance. en.wikipedia.org

As a second consequence, there is a high frequency of natural hybrids in this genus and the possibility of back-crossings of these. en.wikipedia.org

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